Question 1

Does The Wistar Institute sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Wistar Institute has filed 136 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 136 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $57,500.

Question 2

Does The Wistar Institute sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Wistar Institute has filed 1 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 81 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does The Wistar Institute sponsor?

Accepted Answer

The Wistar Institute has filed 136 LCAs covering 136 H-1B positions, and 1 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how The Wistar Institute's sponsorship volume has changed over time. See the H-1B and Green Cards tabs for detailed breakdowns.

Question 4

How long does it take to get a green card through The Wistar Institute?

Accepted Answer

The employer-sponsored green card process has three main stages: PERM labor certification with the DOL (6–18 months), I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. The Wistar Institute's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 81 days. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total timeline from start to green card is typically 1–5+ years.

Question 5

What is The Wistar Institute's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

The Wistar Institute's green card commitment rate is 1.1%, calculated by dividing the number of PERM green card filings by the number of new H-1B employment and transfer positions. A higher percentage indicates the company is more likely to sponsor employees for permanent residency rather than keeping them on temporary work visas.

Year	LCA Filings	PERM Filings
2025	24	0
2024	11	0
2023	14	0
2022	12	0
2021	13	0
2020	3	0
2019	15	1
2018	15	0
2017	24	0
2016	2	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Associate Staff Scientist	34	$52,000	$59,589	$75,712
Post-Doctoral Fellow	28	$38,646	$60,992	$69,151
Staff Scientist	10	$54,000	$72,151	$86,205
Post Doctoral Fellow	9	$43,692	$50,000	$54,000
Research Assistant Ii	9	$35,700	$40,007	$52,000
Research Assistant Iii	7	$41,269	$41,400	$45,200
Assistant Professor	6	$118,000	$124,000	$140,000
Caspar Wistar Fellow	4	$100,000	$122,500	$130,000
Research Assistant I	4	$34,632	$38,000	$47,000
Research Assistant Iv	4	$48,000	$53,982	$62,589

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	132	$34,632	$47,840	$140,000
Philadlephia, Pennsylvania	3	$45,200	$56,880	$58,000
Brighton, Massachusetts	1	$130,000	$130,000	$130,000
Philadelphi, Pennsylvania	1	$52,000	$52,000	$52,000

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